[C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for options (Planning a winter project)

[Chris Burti]

Thanks for the clarification, and for refreshing my fuzzy memory. That,
added to the expense is what led me to decide to build my own.

Commitment, #867

Chris Burti
Farmville, NC


On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 9:22 AM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:

> The only reference I found on their web site is the line on the order form
> for a deposit on stainless steel hatch guides, which says only for MK II
> Catalinas.  From that, I'd guess the doors are still available for a MK I,
> but they don't have stainless hatch guides to exchange.  So, the purchaser
> could possibly send the hatch guides to Zarcor to have the hinges mounted,
> or the purchaser could drill the guides and mount the hinges.
>
> If anyone is interested, I still have the original hatch guides that I
> replaced when installing the Zarcor doors on hull #847.  Let me know if you
> need them.
>
> Dean Vermeire
> Moonstruck II (#847)
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> Behalf Of Chris Burti
> Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 8:04 AM
> To: 320
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for
> options (Planning a winter project)
>
> The last time I checked on prices from Zarcor, the website said that they
> were no longer making them for the Mk I series 320...not sure why, but if
> you are a Mk I Owner, check carefully on that question.
>
> CB,Commitment, #867
>
> Chris Burti
> Farmville, NC
>
>
> On Mon, Jul 18, 2016 at 8:24 AM, Dean Vermeire <dean at vermeire.us> wrote:
>
> > I agree with Rick.
> >
> > We bought the Zarcor doors without the extra inserts, since we mostly
> > are in our slip with the Air Conditioner running when not out sailing.
> > I also use the hatch boards when away from the boat for any length of
> time.
> >
> > The Zarcor doors really are nice.
> > Dean
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> > Behalf Of Rick
> > Sent: Monday, July 18, 2016 7:14 AM
> > To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> > Subject: Re: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for
> > options (Planning a winter project)
> >
> > Scott,
> > Zarcor doors is the way to go for convenience and ownership value.
> > Look for boat show specials or contact Zarcor directly to learn when
> > the sale prices are available. Recommend the various inserts and the
> > pouch to store the doors and inserts. We still use the hatch boards
> > when away from the boat for more than a day away and winter storage.
> > The doors are easily removed when sailing. So much more convenient at
> dock side or at anchor.
> > Only regret is not having installed the doors earlier. Kind of like
> > heat/ac installation or portable generators, enhances the enjoyment of
> > our total boat investment.
> > Rick
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: C320-list [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On
> > Behalf Of Scott Westwood
> > Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:12 AM
> > To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> > Subject: [C320-list] Companion way doors vs. boards- looking for
> > options (Planning a winter project)
> >
> >  Does anybody have pics of how they built/replaced the 3 boards with
> > doors?  I see some pics on the website of final results but not how-to's.
> > Looks simple enough but I'm lazy and want to plagiarize and not
> > re-invent the wheel.
> > Thanks,
> > Scott Westwood scottwestwood at bellsouth.net H (919)-362-8538    C
> > (919)-618-7185
> >
> >
> >
>
>